I can't help myself thinking he is stronger than the Dark Lord. What if he is a better leader, or the righteous ruler of this world? I would bend the knee if he ever asked. – Lucius Malfoy.
The purpose part 44 Stay with me
November 22nd 1974
Mr. Vulken,
After deliberation, we would like to hire three vampires to work in Azkaban. I would appreciate to meet again with you along the three vampires to discuss what they will do. I await your response with the best moment to meet. -Minister for magic, Harold Minchum
Seth placed the letter aside and opened the other one that an owl had refused to give to his house-elves.
Seth,
Our prototype works perfectly on muggles. We want to experiment further. -G.
So, Gellert wants to use the device on wizards. A grin appeared on his lips, having several wizards in mind. A knock was heard on his office door. Seth recognized Lucius's smell.
*Come in.*Said Seth.
The door opened to let in a graceful blonde who carefully closed the door behind him, then made his way in front of Seth's desk. Seth gestured Lucius to sit, which he declined, and then called his house-elf to serve wine. The deatheater thanked Seth and drank from the offered glass, clearly delighted by the wine's finesse. Seth did not touch his own glass and observed Lucius while he played with a muggle pen between his fingers, having place Gellert's letter aside too.
*What can I do for you?*Asked Seth with a light smile.
Lucius placed his glass on the desk and cleared his throat.
*This comes to be a delicate situation. I happened to speak with a historian at the ministry who inquired about Mr. Grindelwald and his possible childes on the count of six individuals. Even if they do not bear the same name, he suspected they were part of his original followers.*Lucius paused, seeing no reaction from Seth, he continued. *It still not clear if Gellert has magic or what his intentions are, and I…*Lucius cleared his throat, and Seth had stopped playing with his pen.
*You actually did not report to your master.*Said Seth.
It was not a question and Lucius shook his head in negation. Seth heard Lucius's heart accelerate and he smirked.
*You did not want to make assumptions, nor receive Voldemort's wrath, or possible actions he could make and thus, possibly make me mad in return. So clever, are you not?*Said Seth. Lucius swallowed and nodded. *Incredible how one simple misinformation could cause a war. Know this, Lucius, that Gellert's intentions are related to mine. He will move to America in a year or two, far from anything you even have to worry about. I am aware of who the six individuals are, and your knowledge stops here.*Said Seth with a colder tone.
Seth threw his pen on his desk and Lucius flinched. He stood up and slowly walked around his desk, right in front of the blonde.
*What else did that historian say, mmm?*Asked Seth.
Seth was now close enough for Lucius to smell his woodsy aroma.
*He wondered how someone asks to become a vampire.*Said Lucius quietly.
Seth clicked his tongue and made an amused smile. Seth went even closer to Lucius, bringing his mouth to his ear. Lucius could feel the vampire's warm breath on his skin.
*Do you wonder the same thing, Lucius?*Said Seth slowly.
Seth's left hand went to cup Lucius's face and briefly flicked his tongue on the skin of his neck. He felt the blonde shiver and placing his hands on him, tugging on his clothes. His cane had dropped on the floor.
*P-Please… kiss me.*Whispered Lucius.
Seth turned his head towards his mouth and proceeded into tugging his lips, moving them repetitively into a passionate kiss. This was never about love with Lucius. Seth adored pretty aristocratic males and had a malignant pleasure into dominating them, in this case, making Lucius completely addicted to him. Seth pulled away, nose brushing against his. Lucius stared into black eyes, his heart hitting his chest uncontrollably. Seth pulled on the blond hair, exposing Lucius's neck.
*You can not get enough of me. You did not come to see me just to speak. You are enamoured by the effects I have on you, like an endless pull you can not satiate elsewhere. Am I wrong here, Lucius?*Asked Seth.
Lucius swallowed, his pulse visible under his skin.
*Do not make me more than a fool than I already am.*Mumbled Lucius.
Seth made a satisfied growl and sank his teeth in Lucius's neck. The deatheater closed his eyes, instant warmth spreading into his body and nether regions. The venom sprinkling his veins on fire, causing synapses to release serotonin in large quantities upon the giver's demand. A loud moan escape Lucius's lips, but also a swear, and another growl from Seth's throat.
Magical blood poured down in his body. Tasting the darkness and longing from the deatheater. Flashes of memories went through his mind: Lucius using the cruciatus on muggles and enjoying it, briefly seeing a satisfied Voldemort, Lucius having hard sex with his wife.
Seth paused, feeling his own body in need, and licked the wounds on the neck, swiftly closing them, and leaving the skin barren again. The locket on his chest became warmer, whispering in his mind.
*You want to please me?*Hissed Seth in Parseltongue, not realising he slipped into snake tongue.
*I am no Parselmouth, my Lord.*Mumbled Lucius, realising in his turn the title he just used, and cleared his throat. *Seth.*He added.
Seth laughed, then grabbed Lucius by his shoulders and turned him, placing him between his desk and himself.
*You can call me whatever you like, mon cher Lucius, even if I would prefer you calling me my King.*Said Seth before licking his lips. His eyes were still as black as coal. *I asked you if you wanted to please me?*Asked Seth, his voice filled with desire and remembering to Lucius the circumstances he wanted to be pleased.
Lucius stared at the vampire for a few seconds, his own lust throbbing below his belt. He never had wanted to refuse him, even last year.
*Evidently.*Answered Lucius.
With a wave of his hand, Seth removed wandlessly Lucius's clothes, and he turned him abruptly before slamming him on his desk, making the blonde gasp and groan. The wine glasses fell and poured their contents on the letters set aside. Lucius blinked as he read the simple phrase on a letter before it became red and wet from the spilt wine. A sharp pain was felt on his back, then warmth and something wet. Seth had cut the skin with his nails and blood was dripping from the wounds. More objects fell from the desk as Lucius grabbed the edges. Seth's tongue passed on his back, moaning. Seth's left hand grabbed him by the neck and a finger was inserted behind, and quickly a second one. Seth bent towards his face.
*Not so much resistance, Lucius. Seems like someone or something has been there before me.*Said Seth.
Seth touched his prostate and Lucius let out a moan as he had tried to speak.
*Toys? Hn.*Said Seth.
Lucius had not seen Seth remove his clothes, but when he removed his fingers, it was with painful pleasure that the King had entered him. He loved every second of it. Hearing the animalistic groans and moans turned him on even more. The nails around his neck pierced his skin, and he barely felt any pain as adrenaline mixed with Seth's venom. His mind was lost in extasy, arching instinctively his back to meet the vampire's hard thrusts. Seth had placed his right arm around his hip and grabbed his cock. He followed an ideal rhythm where Lucius could only dive in sweet heaven. The sound of skin clapping against skin was echoing in the office with groans and moans every few seconds.
He heard Seth speak in Parseltongue again and a shiver passed through his body followed by an intense climax that lasted so long, he thought he would lose consciousness. Seth hissed behind him, his nails going further in his neck and on his hip where his right hand had moved. He felt the spasms of Seth's member in him with a growl coming from the King that sounded like an animal. Out of breath, covered with a sheen of sweat, they stayed there, unmoving for a moment.
*You really had to say my name in Parseltongue?*Thought Corban, amused, and Seth only grunted in response.
When their hearts went back to beating normally, Seth removed himself from Lucius before wandlessly spelling cleaning charms on them. He also healed Lucius's wounds he had made with his nails. He walked away and placed himself in front of the window. His office was in a tower, high enough to see a large portion of the castle and the inner garden. Lucius had a hard time straightening himself again. He turned and bent down to grab his cane and take his wand to dress himself with the clothes that had been spelled away, folded neatly on a bench near Seth. He glanced at Seth who was still naked, his tail moving around behind him in smooth motions. His crown shone from the reflection of the sun's rays going through the window.
Lucius admired Seth's body where he also saw the star-shaped purple mark on his shoulder. He wondered what it was for. The more he spoke with Seth, the more he learned about him, his abilities, his influence. He joined the deatheaters knowing what it brought, what the Dark Lord's goals were and the power he gave, the freedom to use dark magic. He heard from many of his peers how Seth had gone to Hogwarts with him, learned the dark arts together, until Seth left for a vampire war, came back to… serve… no, ally with him. He had seen how Seth acted with the Dark Lord, and it was more like an alliance, perhaps even friendship, or something… obscure. There was no dark mark on his arms.
*Are you planning to stare all day, or do you have something to do, Lucius?*Asked Seth.
Lucius straightened himself and cleared his throat.
*I… Apologies, Good day, Seth.*Said Lucius as he made his way towards the door.
*If that master of yours do not take the time to show you some spells, you can always ask me. It takes way less things to see me satisfied than him, Lucius.*Said Seth without looking at him.
Lucius stopped, turning his head towards Seth. Blood for spells. No mission, no failures. Should he ask about Seth's projects?
*What is that prototype Gellert made?*Mumbled Lucius.
Seth extended his arm and Lucius flinched, thinking he was receiving a curse. In a swift hand motion, Seth had his clothes back on again.
*Thank you for reminding me to never let my letters open to prying eyes.*Said Seth as he walked to his desk and sat on his chair.
His wand moved into his hand, and he spelled cleaned his desk where Lucius's torso had been. Pens, quill, parchment, and ink went back into place, and the wine vanished. Seth joined hands after his wand went back in his sleeve.
*I would not mind sharing information, Lucius. The thing is, last time you reported everything to Voldemort, Corban was tortured, and would have died if the Lestranges and Rosier would not have been present. Again, you delve into unknown terrain that could backfire. Now, leave before I change my mind about my proposition.*Said Seth.
Lucius had stiffened upon hearing his master's name, then gulped about the silent threat. He curtly bowed then made his way out.
OoOoO
*We have to stop doing that, Sirius.*Said Ruma, out of breath.
They were in the room of requirement, laying in a large bed with silver and green covers where they had hidden their frequent loving sessions together since September.
*Why?*Asked Sirius before kissing her again. *Unless you mean those snake colors, I agree.*He added.
He removed himself from her and let his body fall beside her and he kissed her bare shoulder. She thought of a million reasons to give him, and another million to stay silent. She had been seeing Severus again, where she heard him laugh again, and where they had kissed again. She thought about what Gellert had asked her, then what Voldemort ordered her to do. She sighed in anger, for she would prefer a thousand times to go with Gellert than to listen to that sorcerer. Sirius was one of those wizards that believed hard as iron that dark wizards were in the wrong and that Dumbledore was all light and pure heaven defender of humanity.
*Because… you would hate me if you knew… me.*Said Ruma.
He softly brushed her hair with his hand.
*I already know you. I know you made lots of shady deals in the past, but you never harmed anyone really. I even know you see that git Snape quite… frequently, but not here… so…*Said Sirius.
Ruma sat up and frowned at him.
*And how exactly would you know that, specifically?*Asked Ruma.
Sirius grinned, placing his arms over his head and making a smug smile.
*A secret for a secret then? If you tell me what I could possibly not know from you that actually prevents you for loving me, then I'll tell you.*Said Sirius.
Her mind ran rapidly of a way to tell him things.
*Not directly. I'll… tell you one thing. Imagine… just, how many wizards there is on earth? You know this, we are around a million, at most, all around the globe. Then, think about the muggles, they are six billion of them. What do they do? They destroy things, they kill their own by millions in wars… with hunger, pollution, cancers, and even our own suffer from the cruelty of muggles indirectly and directly. What if I told you, there is someone wanting to change all this? To see all wizards strong again, like we should be, and not hiding for fear of being exterminated.*Said Ruma.
*Don't tell me that's what's Voldemort is trying to do?*Said Sirius.
Seth made a grimace, and not because of fear of his name.
*God no. That psychopath deserves to die. I'm talking about Seth Vulken.*Said Ruma.
*Why would a vampire want that? And what does that have to do with you?*Asked Sirius.
She slowly blinked, then sighed again. She was tired of all the secrets, and she did not want Sirius to die just because he would be on Dumbledore's side.
*He's… I… I follow those ideas, Sirius. And because I do… I have been asked to do things here, behind Dumbledore's back, because the Headmaster believes against that.*Said Ruma.
Sirius sat in the bed at his turn.
*What kind of things?*Asked Sirius, showing concern with a hint of fear.
Ruma looked at her hands, then emotion filled her throat.
*Like recruiting.*Answered Ruma quietly.
The words hung in her mouth, knowing she may just lose a friend she liked dearly, right about now. Sirius stayed silent and Ruma saw he was also thinking furiously. He may had been put in Gryffindor, but she knew he had way too many Slytherin traits. A tear ran down her cheek, and Sirius grabbed her chin.
*You don't want to do this, it shows. Why would I be mad against you when you never did anything wrong to me?*Said Sirius. He wiped her tears with his thumb and let go of her chin.
*Because you… or your friends, could get hurt for things I should have done… or that I could do.*Said Ruma.
*I don't believe it, I won't!*Said Sirius with a broken voice. He placed his hands on her face and kissed her. *I love you.*He added desperately.
*Sirius…*Said Ruma softly.
*I don't care if you don't. Please, stay with me.*Said Sirius before kissing her again.
They made love again, losing themselves in the sensations only love could bring, forgetting everything else. Laying on their sides, and looking at each other, they stayed silent as they enjoyed the afterglow.
*You never told me how you know I see Severus frequently.*Said Ruma quietly.
*Hn. My friends and I, we made a Hogwarts map. It shows everyone, everywhere in the castle. That's how we also knew the numerous time you left the castle doing who knows what. It does not show this room though.*Said Sirius.
*Wow, that is… impressive magic. You… never reported me.*Said Ruma.
Sirius made a nervous laugh.
*We… are scared of you, so, no.*Said Sirius.
Ruma giggled and Sirius just stared at her, thinking she could not be as bad as she thought. They drifted into sleep.
OoOoO
Callum Yaxley walked in between the groups of his seventh-year students. He had evaluated their skills and already knew who Ruma could easily recommend for the Dark Lord, and others that were too blinded by Dumbledore to think otherwise.
*Evans! You have to make a circle with the tip of your wand, not your hand! Snape! Show her how you do it properly.*Said Yaxley dryly.
Severus had a blank face as he pointed his wand at Lily.
*Embergio!*Said Severus as he made a circle with the tip of his wand.
A huge amount of water appeared over Lily, but she made a shielding charm above her, and the water fell all around her, splashing the students nearby.
*Good thinking, but what if it had been fire? Would you have used the shielding charm and burn your friends around you? Two points from Gryffindor for wetting the others.*Said Yaxley with a sneer.
A quiet whine was heard from Pettigrew and James nudged his arm to silence him. The teacher had been known to be truly despicable but had been one of the few they had to actually teach them defense against the dark arts.
*Then what should she had done differently?*Asked James.
The professor turned to Crouch junior.
*How about you answer that nescient, Junior?*Said Callum.
*Ice or absorption spells for both situations.*Said Barty junior with a grin.
*Five points to slytherin. Mid-term is approaching, I want two feet on a defensive and attacking spells and in which you tell me their best circumstances to use against both. Dismissed.*Said Callum.
The students left his classroom and when all of them were gone, the Headmaster made his way in as Yaxley was cleaning the room swiftly.
*Headmaster.*Greeted Callum without looking at him.
*Mr. Yaxley. I am very glad to see the students learn a great deal with you.*Said Dumbledore.
*It is their last year Mr. Dumbledore. I am amazed they even made it to this class, considering the instability of the teachers.*Said Callum as he finished placing desks and chairs back in their places.
*True. I believe you will help them ending their year wonderfully then. Any chance you will stay with us another year and remove that instability?*Said Dumbledore.
Callum placed his wand back in his robe and looked at Dumbledore as he placed his hands behind his back.
*My contract was for one year. Every family lord knows about the curse, Headmaster. I do not wish to have something happening to me, and so I have recently taken another position in July. Know that I will do everything to mitigate the damage from previous teachers.*Said Yaxley.
*I see. Thank you for telling me. Have a great day Professor Yaxley.*Said the Headmaster before turning and leaving.
*Likewise.*Mumbled Callum as he turned towards the office.
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*Sev, you want to come to the castle for yule?*Asked Ruma.
The marauders were staying for the holidays, and she did not want to spend it with Sirius. Severus was not stopping the wand movements as he was brewing a complicated potion. He had asked Slughorn to continue under his tutelage even after his seventh year and he had accepted. She would still see him in her next year, and she was delighted.
*Is he going to be there?*Asked Severus blankly.
Ruma rolled her eyes.
*Even if whoever is there, does it really matter? The island is huge, so is the castle.*Said Ruma.
He continued to stir, and she tapped her foot.
*Fine.*Said Severus.
Ruma squeaked and placed a kiss on Severus's cheek before scurrying away. A warmth went on his cheeks as he lost the count of his stirs and swore under his breath as the purple potion was turning blue.
The next night had been a full moon and Ruma enjoyed the cold under her wings as she flew high around the castle. She saw the marauders coming out of the whomping willow, and among them a rat was on a stag's back. Her predatory senses came in full force, and she dove, faster than anything in the world.
Sirius heard Ruma's anklet and looked around and barely had the time to bark as a white falcon took Pettigrew in its claws. The rat became wizard fast enough to not get eaten, but he fell high enough to land hard on the grass. The falcon screeched and the marauders all went back to their normal shapes, pointing their wands at the falcon, now gone.
*What the hell?*Said Remus.
*Don't attack her!*Said Sirius.
*Well, I'm betting all my vault that that was Ruma.*Said James.
A whine was heard from Peter, his clothes were torn, and visible bruises were already forming.
*Oh Peter, are you okay? Better bring you to the hospital wing. Now, they will think I did that.*Said Remus nervously as he went to him quickly.
Sirius eyed his friend curiously.
*How… I mean, yes how?*Asked Sirius.
James shrugged and the falcon appeared again. In a reflex, Sirius placed his arm up in protection of his face and the falcon went on his arm. He winced from the claws going through his robe.
*You said 'her', and 'don't attack'. I mean, come on, Padfoot, we know she had been using the Animagus potion and she is on your arm. And look, now, she hurt Wormtail.*Said James.
Ruma screeched and went off Sirius's arm, morphing back into a human and pointed her wand at Peter. Remus stepped back, his hands up.
*Sanari.*Said Ruma, moving her wand like a gentle wave.
Peter stopped whimpering; the bruises disappeared. He looked at his chest and sides and poked his skin, everything seemed normal. James looked at Ruma furiously.
*The healing spell? Who taught you that? It's advanced healing! You are supposed to learn all the anatomy and understand where all the muscles, nerves and shit go, before even thinking about using it! You could have hurt him badly!*Said James.
Ruma looked at James with her chin up.
*Peter is obviously fine. I felt bad enough for what I did, and Remus won't pass off as the one to have hurt anyone, you just need to repair his clothes, or burn them for all I care.*Said Ruma as she went closer to James, who flinched slightly as her eyes flashed red. *It does not occur to you, that I already know what you just said? Being an Animagus also comes with knowing a lot about the anatomy. Being a pure-blood with only wizarding books is not always a bonus either, Potter!*Hissed Ruma.
She always brought books from the Vulken castle's library and read them during her spare time. Sirius went to place a hand on her shoulder, and she pushed his hand away.
*Ruma… don't blame him for caring about our friend. You scared me too.*Said Sirius.
Her eyes softened a little, going back to their normal green hue. She looked at Peter and sighed.
*Sorry Peter, I could not control the falcon for a moment.*Said Ruma before passing beside him and walking towards the castle.
*Yeah… right.*Mumbled Peter under his breath.
Remus passed a hand through his hair.
*Incredible Animagus form. She can fly. Suits her so well, don't you think?*Said Lupin.
*It does.*Said Sirius.
*Come on, there's quidditch later, let's go back to our dorms before anyone notices.*Said James.
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Author's note : Hi everyone 😊 Thanks for reading, please review. I have written chapters 46/47, that's why it took longer to post this 44th. The 45th will be on the way, followed closely by the two others. I know chapter 48-50 will go faster between the years so that harry potter can finally be born! (yay) I'm still wondering if I should place Ruma with Gellert in America or involve her in Hogwarts as an ancient runes teacher, but hey… reviews? Thanks!
